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Book Synopsis* First reference text in agricultural entomology with a global perspective to be published in many decades * Written by one of the world s leading entomologists * Illustrated in full colour throughout for ease of identification of both the insect pest and the crop damage symptoms .
Trade Review“In summary, an excellent, well-illustrated handbook and a highly welcome addition to the literature of a very practical nature.” (Experimental Agriculture, 1 January 2014)
“Although the book might be too basic for researchers and professionals in the area, it is definitely a valuable resource for students and the general public. Summing Up: Highly recommended. All undergraduate students and general readers.” (Choice, 1 October 2013)
“The book is completed with a bibliography and index. Overall it provides a very useful introduction to the range of insects that can be found in farming areas.” (
International Pest Control, 1 July 2013)
“For those with an interest in the birds of Iowa, raptors in general, or bird art.” (The Guardian, 1 April 2013)
“Handbook of Agricultural Entomology by Helmut van Emden is a landmark publication for students and practitioners of entomology applied to agriculture and horticulture. It can be used as a reference and as a general textbook.” (Birdbooker Report, 15 April 2013)
“Written by one of the world's leading entomologists, Handbook of Agricultural Entomology is a landmark publication for students and practitioners of entomology applied to agriculture and horticulture. It can be used as a reference and as a general textbook.” (Phys.org, 18 March 2013)
"it is intended as an affordable stand-alone text for the budding entomologist in need of a basic understanding of insect taxonomy and a world view of applied entomology. With this in mind, this very well written and delightfully engaging book certainly succeeds." (Bulletin of the Entomological Society of Canada 2014)
Table of ContentsCompanion Website details xv
Preface xvii
Acknowledgements xxi
1 The world of insects 1
1.1 The diversity of insects 1
1.2 The impact of insects on us 1
1.3 The impact we have on insects 5
1.4 Exploitation of insects 6
1.5 Other uses humans make of insects 6
1.6 Insect classification 7
2 External features of insects – structure and function 9
2.1 Introduction 9
2.2 The exoskeleton 10
2.3 The basic body plan of the insect 11
2.4 The head 11
2.5 The thorax 16
2.6 The abdomen 22
3 The major divisions of the Insecta 25
3.1 Introduction 25
3.2 Class Insecta, Subclass Apterygota or Phylum Arthropoda, Class Entognatha 25
3.3 Subclass Pterygota 26
4 Subclass Apterygota 31
4.1 Introduction 31
4.2 Order Diplura (two-pronged bristle-tails) 31
4.3 Order Protura 31
4.4 Order Thysanura (silverfi sh) 32
4.5 Order Collembola (springtails) 33
5 Subclass Pterygota, Division Exopterygota, Palaeopteran Orders 36
5.1 Introduction 36
5.2 Order Ephemeroptera (mayfl ies) 36
5.3 Order Odonata (dragonfl ies) 38
6 Subclass Pterygota, Division Exopterygota, Orthopteroid Orders 42
6.1 Introduction 42
6.2 Order Plecoptera (stoneflies) 43
6.3 Order Grylloblattodea 43
6.4 Order Mantophasmatodea (gladiators or heelwalkers) 44
6.5 Order Zoraptera (angel insects) 44
6.6 Order Orthoptera (grasshoppers and crickets) 44
6.7 Order Phasmida (stick and leaf insects) 51
6.8 Order Dermaptera (earwigs) 52
6.9 Order Embioptera (web spinners) 53
6.10 Order Dictyoptera (cockroaches and mantids) 54
6.11 Order Isoptera (termites) 57
7 Subclass Pterygota, Division Exopterygota, Hemipteroid Orders 63
7.1 Introduction 63
7.2 Order Psocoptera (booklice) 63
7.3 Order Mallophaga (biting lice) 64
7.4 Order Anoplura (= Siphunculata) (sucking lice) 64
7.5 Order Hemiptera (true bugs) 65
7.6 Order Thysanoptera (thrips or thunderflies) 106
8 Subclass Pterygota, Division Endopterygota, Lesser Orders 112
8.1 Introduction 112
8.2 Order Mecoptera (scorpion flies) 112
8.3 Order Siphonaptera (fleas) 113
8.4 Order Neuroptera 114
8.5 Order Trichoptera (caddis flies) 119
8.6 Order Strepsiptera (stylops) 120
9 Subclass Pterygota, Division Endopterygota, Order Lepidoptera (butterflies and moths) 124
9.1 Introduction 124
9.2 Suborder Glossata 128
10 Subclass Pterygota, Division Endopterygota, Order Diptera (true flies) 159
10.1 Introduction 159
10.3 Suborder Brachycera 173
10.4 Suborder Cyclorrhapha 174
11 Subclass Pterygota, Division Endopterygota, Order Hymenoptera (sawflies, ants, bees and wasps) 193
11.1 Introduction 193
11.2 Suborder Symphyta (sawflies) 194
11.3 Suborder Apocrita (ants, bees, wasps and parasitic wasps) 198
12 Subclass Pterygota, Division Endopterygota, Order Coleoptera (beetles) 221
12.1 Introduction 221
12.2 Suborder Adephaga 225
12.3 Suborder Polyphaga 231
13 Class Arachnida 272
13.1 Introduction 272
13.2 Subclass Araneida (spiders) 272
13.3 Subclass Acarina (mites and ticks) 274
Bibliography 284
Index 287
